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Providing Top Notch Customer Service
19,583 Views - 5 Comments At DoveLewis we live and work in a 24-hour world where clients arrive at all hours in a variety of mental and emotional states. This helps keep us on our toes, but constantly dealing with the unknown... -
Lifters and Leaners Part 2
2,846 Views - 0 Comments CEO of DoveLewis, Ron Morgan, continues his series on employee engagement. Topics discussed include motivating different types of employees and management tips for employee discipline, documentation, and...53 min 6 sec
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Have Dog, Will Travel
1,431 Views - 0 Comments It’s January 2nd and I know what you’re all thinking... It’s National Pet Travel Safety Day! Well, maybe not all of you were thinking that, but after rolling the idea around in my head for a minute I... -
Enteral Nutrition
10,948 Views - 0 Comments The fundamental question of why to feed critical patients has been confidently answered by studies in human patients demonstrating increases in infection rates, hospital stays, and antibiotic usage in pat... -
Safe Lifting
11,359 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), and assistant, Hannah Cohen, demonstrate the proper procedure for lifting a dog from the floor to the table.1 min 24 sec
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Tiny Talk - Hypernatremia
2,706 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses hypernatremia in this tiny talk. Starting with a review of hypo and hypertonic solutions, she then moves to common causes, clinical signs, and treatment for elevat...7 min 47 sec
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Can't We All Just Get Along?
3,440 Views - 12 Comments I’m a fairly cynical person. It’s not a trait I’m necessarily proud of – while sarcasm is fun at cocktail parties it sometimes really poisons the genuinely good moments in life. Maybe it’s because I’m get... -
Don't Drink the Water - Leptospirosis in Dogs
7,186 Views - 9 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses Leptospirosis in dogs including at risk populations, the disease progression, and treatment. Heavy emphasis is placed on proper barrier nursing care and zoonosis....55 min 4 sec
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Blood Cultures
4,013 Views - 4 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates the proper preparation and procedure for collecting blood cultures performed in a dog hospitalized for a fever of unknown origin.2 min 35 sec
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Acute Kidney Injury
3,524 Views - 3 Comments Erika Loftin, DVM, DACVECC, gives an in-depth lecture about acute kidney injury. After a review of renal physiology, diagnostics, patient assessment, treatment modalities, drug pharmacology, and patient m...1 hour 8 min
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Allergic to Overnights
2,110 Views - 0 Comments I know I sound silly and slightly crazy, but I really think I’m allergic to the overnight shift. It starts just like any other allergic response minus the hives, rash (really glad I don’t g... -
Yogi Tech: From Saving Dogs to Downward Dog
3,243 Views - 8 Comments I started working at DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital over five years ago. Before that time I practiced yoga and did some light exercise but it was sporadic and sparse. I drank a lot, ate like a little... -
Laundry Protocol
6,339 Views - 7 Comments DoveLewis technician assistant, Amy Lacey, discussed the various types of laundry in a veterinary hospital and the laundry protocol and communication strategies used at DoveLewis.2 min 51 sec
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Tiny Talk - Triage
8,378 Views - 2 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), gives an overview of emergency triage both on the phone and in the lobby of your clinic. Want more information on emergency triage? Check out Megan’s full length RACE approv...10 min 38 sec
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Day by Day
1,901 Views - 4 Comments Hey Everybody! Guess who's back?! Back again. Stephen's back. Tell a friend! It has been a very busy last few months for me. I am touched by and excited about all the interest in my field and will do m... -
Emptying Garbage
4,689 Views - 0 Comments DoveLewis Technician Assistant, Amy Lacey, discusses some tips to remember when emptying the garbage at a veterinary hospital.1 min 10 sec
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Tiny Talk - Chocolate Toxicity
4,251 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), covers the basics of chocolate toxicity discussing toxic doses, clinical signs, and treatment plans for these patients. The holiday season is upon us, which means an in...8 min 31 sec
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Tremorogenic Mycotoxins
3,514 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses tremorgenic mycotoxins (in this case seen in a dog after ingesting garbage) and the emergency treatment of these patients prior to administering activated charcoa...2 min 17 sec
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Mushroom Toxicity
5,468 Views - 0 Comments A 4-year-old MN Border Collie presented to his primary veterinarian after a hike with his owners. During that hike, the dog suddenly started hallucinating, froze in place, and then began wildly runnin... -
Floor Cleaning Protocol
5,929 Views - 0 Comments DoveLewis Technician Assistant, Amy Lacey, describes the protocol for cleaning and disinfecting the hospital floors. In a 24 hr facility like DoveLewis, this happens at minimum every 12 hours with spot cl...1 min 37 sec
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Ebola Regrets
1,448 Views - 10 Comments Ebola. It’s crazy now right? First case diagnosed in the United States, US citizens flying back from relief work in Africa to get treated in the US, a nurse’s aide in Spain having “no... -
Xylitol Toxicity with Hepatic Necrosis
3,109 Views - 0 Comments Erika Loftin, DVM, DACVECC, discusses a case from the ICU involving a small dog that ingested a large quantity of gum containing xylitol. This dog suffered hepatic necrosis and his treatment and prognosis...3 min 26 sec
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Responsible Owners
2,436 Views - 6 Comments September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month. Awesome, right? A whole month where we can talk about preventive care and a good diet and grooming and exercising and loving these wonderful animals we share... -
Blood Typing
5,989 Views - 0 Comments Sharlee Santos, CVT, demonstrates how to perform a blood typing procedure on a dog prior to administering a blood transfusion. In-house testing kits can identify the DEA 1.1 blood type.1 min 57 sec
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Myers-Briggs Thinking vs. Feeling
4,823 Views - 2 Comments Monica Maxwell, SPHR, defines the major differences between thinkers and feelers, and how to work with both personalities, and also how to deal with both personalities from a client perspective. ...4 min 2 sec
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Ringworm Testing
5,670 Views - 2 Comments On location at Rose City Veterinary Hospital, Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice Canine/Feline), demonstrates how to collect a sample for DTM culture to assist in diagnosing ringworm.3 min 45 sec
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Insulin CRI Setup
5,731 Views - 4 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates the proper technique for preparing an Insulin CRI for patient use.3 min 47 sec
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Fever of Unknown Origin
2,562 Views - 2 Comments Erika Loftin, DVM, DACVECC, gives a RACE approved lecture on the clinical signs, diagnostic considerations, and treatment strategies for veterinary patients suffering from a fever of unknown origin. Th...1 hour 17 min
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Procrastinating about Procrastination
1,305 Views - 3 Comments Can I get a shout out from my fellow procrastinators? You know who you are. You’re probably surviving on coffee and Mountain Dew since you’re staying up all night every night this week to f... -
That Research and Exotics Guy
1,967 Views - 5 Comments That research and exotics guy, what’s he all about? Hey Everybody! I must say I am extremely excited to be asked to contribute to atdove.org and share my perspective and experiences. My background... -
Anesthesia Induction Box
7,501 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), explains proper set-up and safety for using an anesthesia induction box to induce anesthesia in multiple species. The many drawbacks of this method of anesthesia induction a...2 min 55 sec
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You Want Me to Put the Needle Where?
2,330 Views - 0 Comments Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, gives a RACE Approved lecture for veterinarians where she describes when and how to perform thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and pericardiocentesis in dogs and cats....1 hour 3 min
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Canoeing Down the Ebola River
1,981 Views - 4 Comments I am obsessed with the Ebola virus and I have been for years. I own books titled The Coming Plague and Level 4: Virus Hunters of the CDC. For Christmas two years ago my sister gave me the book Spillover a... -
Bottle Feeding Kittens
6,032 Views - 8 Comments Rachel Kinney, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates the proper technique for bottle feeding orphaned kittens, including how much to feed them and how to care for them after each feeding.4 min 11 sec
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Site Update: New Training Plans!
1,999 Views - 3 Comments Having pre-built and custom training plans available for our administrators will be the biggest addition to our website all year. On the Floor @Dove's new Training Plan feature ensures consist... -
Giardia SNAP Test
6,356 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to perform a giardia SNAP test on feces collected from a dog.1 min 55 sec
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Canine Nail Trim
10,073 Views - 0 Comments DoveLewis technician Rachel Kinney, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains how to perform a nail trim on a dog, mentioning both clear and opaque nails, and methods to stop bleeding if the blood vessel is inadvertently...3 min 28 sec
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Respect
1,994 Views - 6 Comments “I don’t get no respect” -Rodney Dangerfield I value respect very highly. In order to get it from me it has to be earned, and in turn I feel that if I work hard I should be ab... -
“Investing” in Pets
2,233 Views - 1 Comments Every day at my job I see the amount of money clients are willing and able to spend on their pet (and often, limited to spending). The degree of pet care varies based on the client’s financial abili... -
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
9,686 Views - 0 Comments Here in the ICU at DoveLewis, we have the opportunity to treat many patients with diabetic ketoacidosis either due to newly diagnosed diabetes or disregulation of a previously diagnosed diabetic patient.... -
Canine NG Tube Placement
7,620 Views - 4 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to place a nasogastric feeding tube in a large dog. Proper placement, testing, and securing the tube are covered.9 min 22 sec
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Where's Your Line?
1,497 Views - 1 Comments It’s Christmas Eve, maybe 2002 and my dog Jack is vomiting and lethargic. I am not a veterinary technician yet, just a confused and worried client. My regular vet tells me that she’s worried about Jack a... -
Antiseptic Solution Protocol
5,528 Views - 11 Comments DoveLewis Technician Assistant, Sarah Hunter, describes the protocol for changing bottles of alcohol, scrub, and solution stored on the hospital floor.39 sec
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Pyothorax
5,321 Views - 0 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, covers pyothorax causes, clinical signs, and treatment strategies in dogs and cats. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for 1.5 DVM or 1.5 Technician CE credits....1 hour 20 min
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Syncope in a Cat
3,330 Views - 5 Comments Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, discusses the diagnostic process, including ECG results, of a cat that presented to the emergency room suffering from syncope.1 min 32 sec
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Crash Cart Organization
7,549 Views - 4 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), walks you through the crash cart organization at DoveLewis. She explains what items are kept where, and presents methods for putting together a crash cart for any practice....4 min 33 sec
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Advice for New Vet Techs
6,878 Views - 23 Comments I had a first yesterday. At work. For someone who has been in emergency/critical care for almost 15 years, I don’t get too many firsts anymore. It was an 18-year-old cat with laryngeal paralysis and the o... -
How I Learned When "Enough is Enough"
2,002 Views - 6 Comments We have entered kitten season and with that comes trying to find foster families and homes. Luckily, the local county and private shelters do a great job with helping us out but there are still kittens th... -
I Feel Guilty When I'm Not Working
3,118 Views - 5 Comments I remember when I was eager for the open shifts to be posted so I could sign up for an extra one. When three days off in a row seemed excessive, I could fit in another shift. When I was happy to be interr... -
Presenting Estimates
8,405 Views - 4 Comments Christy Michael, BVMS, discusses the best way to train non-veterinarian staff to present an estimate to clients.5 min 6 sec
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